Raksha Bandhan Celebration at Global Co-operation House, London

30 August 2021

London (UK): The atmosphere was charged with the possibility and reality of Global Co-operation House being open to the BK  family across London and UK to come together in a physical gathering once again after the relaxation of Covid 19 regulations. 

 

Over the course of the 5 days, as well as the powerful gathering and yoga, many sweet reconnections between friends, old and new, happened. There was a heightened  sense of value in the collective being together in tapasya for this time and deep appreciation  expressed by so many for the opportunity! 

 

The stage was beautifully decorated, with the theme of One Gold Heart beating in many ways – the theme for our Brahma Kumaris UK ‘50 Years On’ celebrations – symbolically shown with many flowers within it. And the ‘garden’ of God’s world exuding beauty and renewal  from the stage.  

 

 

BK Sudesh, European Director of Brahma Kumaris, and BK Jayanti, Additional Chief of Brahma Kumaris, held each session with such powerful yoga and royalty and throughout each ceremony shared divine drishti with each one before handing rakhi, toli, fruit and blessings. Nearly 2,000 BKs (1,937) were given rakhi, with more than 900 making the  journey from many centres and places around the UK, as well as a few coming from abroad.

 

When we remind ourselves of God’s protection we become a self protector and family protectors.  

 

Before each ceremony began, BK Sudesh and BK Jayanti alternated sharing words of spiritual wisdom and the significance of this highest of annual festivals. Just a taste of  their sharings below:  With powerful determination we can come out of all internally created bondages into the bond of liberation and liberation-in-life in relationship with God as our protector.

 

He gives to us the inheritance of a divine intellect and through this we attain liberation in life. On the basis of yoga power the mind and intellect both become cool, easy and  powerful.  Now is the time to complete our transformation as drama comes close and the Return  Home is just ahead. 

 

There were 8 sessions in total and each one lasted two hours. It began on Thursday 19th morning from 10 am to 12 pm and closed on Tuesday 24th evening from 6.30-8.30 pm. On  Saturday, August 21st more than 600 came from many places.  

 

There were also many who contributed their yoga power and presence online throughout each  session and BK souls connected online from around the planet. 

 

The day of Raksha Bandan itself was Sunday 22nd August and a huge full moon was seen  brightly in the evening sky above GCH. 

 

The power of silence and in that the emergence of Baba’s presence and company was  powerful. Dadi Janki’s subtle presence felt close, as did Dadi Prakashmani’s. The close of  this ceremony gave way to the silent celebration of Dadi Prakashmani.  Special bhog was offered to her in the yoga-filled atmosphere of the auditorium on Thursday 25th morning.    

 

The five days together felt deeply significant, especially through the rapidly changing scenes of these last and auspicious days of the World Drama. It was all beautifully organised and supported by the wonderful cooperation and collaboration of many departments at GCH, especially the kitchen and servery teams who worked tirelessly to provide such warm  hospitality to everyone who came, and the stage, ushering, toli and technical teams who made it all happen seamlessly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

GCH Webcast: Daily Webcasts for the BK family - 30th Aug - 5th Sep

30 August 2021

Om Shanti

 

Webcast Link: https://webcast.bkwsu.eu/livelist/

 

Welcome to the evening webcasts for this week 30th Aug - 5th Sep.

 

Monday 30th August

7.15 am - Class with Sister Jayanti

7.00 pm – Meditation

7.30 pm – An evening with Nirwairbhai  - sharing jewels of knowledge – 26-12-2004 (English)

 

Tuesday 31st August – An evening with Dadi Manohar

7.00 pm – Meditation

7.30 pm – Manohar Dadi sharing memories with Brahma Baba

(Hindi with translation provided)

 

Wednesday 1st September - Hindi Talk – 7.00 – 8.00 pm on Webcast

For Hindi only, choose Live Event London channel on the BK webcast. (Translation also available)

श्री कृष्ण जन्माष्टमी के छिपे रहस्य - Exploring the Hidden Secrets of Shri Krishna Janmashtami

Speaker: Sudesh Didi with Dimps Sanghani

 

Thursday 2nd September – An evening with Avyakt BapDada

7.00 pm – Holi celebrations and personal meetings with BapDada after murli of 9/3/2009 (45 mins)

 

Friday 3rd September – Conducted Meditation - 7.00 – 8.00 pm

 

Saturday 4th September – An evening with BapDada

09/03/2009 - Every day, wear the angelic dress, the special gift of Holi every now and then and burn the Holi of old sanskars.

 

Sunday 5th September

7.15 am - Class by Sister Jayanti

7.00 – 8.00 pm – Conducted Meditation

 

Please also check out the events for the public on line at https://globalcooperationhouse.org

 

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Time in London now

 

 

Best wishes

Webcast Team

 

 

 

 

 

What's ONLINE this week at globalcooperationhouse.org

30 August 2021

 

 

A Mini Retreat: Turning Towards Courage, Saturday 4th September, 2-5 pm BST

30 August 2021

 

 

What's ONLINE this week at globalcooperationhouse.org

28 August 2021

 

 

GCH Webcast: Daily Webcasts for the BK family - 23rd - 29th Aug

28 August 2021

Om Shanti

 

Webcast Link: https://webcast.bkwsu.eu/livelist/

 

Welcome to the evening webcasts for this week 23rd - 29th Aug.

 

Monday 23rd August - 6.30 – 8.30 pm – Raksha Bandhan celebrations

 

 

Tuesday 24th August - 6.30 – 8.30 pm – Raksha Bandhan celebrations

 

Wednesday 25th August – 7.00 pm - Dadi Prakashmani’s (14th Anniversary)

Celebrating Dadi Prakashmaniji’s 14th Anniversary of Ascension

Or

Wednesday 25th August - Hindi Talk – 7.00 – 8.00 pm on Webcast

For Hindi only, choose Live Event London channel on the BK webcast.

(Translation also available)

 

सत्यता और प्रेम की शक्ति - Power of Truth and Love

(Marking this day in remembrance of Dadi Prakashmaniji)

Speaker: Sister Manda, Oxford

 

Thursday 26th August – Yoga Bhatthi 7.00 – 8.00 pm

 

Friday 27th August – Conducted Meditation - 7.00 – 8.00 pm

 

Saturday 28th August – 7.00 pm - An evening with BapDada

 

02/02/2007 - The sign of a soul full of Godly attainments – Holiest, Highest and Richest.

 

Sunday 29th August

7.15 am - Class by Sister Jayanti

7.00 – 8.00 pm – Conducted Meditation

 

Please also check out the events for the public on line at https://globalcooperationhouse.org

 

View/hear webcasts

 

Time in London now

 

 

Best wishes

Webcast Team

 

 

 

Manchester Inner Space Presents: Online Talk: Feeling Good No Matter What on August 21st 6:30 -7:30 pm GMT

19 August 2021

We are witnessing enormous changes in our world, from relationships to climate change, from politics to economics, and so much more. In all of this, what is the personal change that I need to make to feel better about it all?  

 

Belinda Westcott offers a spiritual perspective and practical tools for the inner transformation we need to make.

 

Belinda is a member of the National Coordinating team of the Brahma Kumaris in South Africa which oversees activities at home and in neighbouring countries.  She is currently based in Port Elizabeth. For the past 32 years, she has been patiently and gently using the tools of meditation, self-reflection and experimentation with the power of thought on herself, to allow her own innate potential to unfold. Using these methods to help her overcome cancer in 2010, she has found a deeper understanding of the connection between soul and body.  With her practical experience of the support of God, she continues to refine her spiritual practice and also help others realize their own true potential.

 

Register and receive Zoom Meeting details in your confirmation email:

https://manchester.innerspace.org/events/registration/3778054-online-talk-feeling-good-no-matter-what/3778072 

 

or 

 

Click here to watch on Facebook Live

 

 

 

 

 

Values for Life - Special event Raksha Bhandan Special Yoga Bhatti - Sunday 22nd August

18 August 2021

 

 

GCH Evening Webcasts 16th - 22nd August

16 August 2021

Webcast link: https://webcast.bkwsu.eu/livelist/

Welcome to the evening webcasts for this week 16th – 22nd August

  

Monday 16th August – An evening with Dadi Prakashmani

7.00 pm - Meditation

7.30 pm – Murli Class by Dadi Prakashmani in Shantivan

  

Tuesday 17th August – An evening with Jagdishbhai

7.00 pm Meditation

7.30 pm – 16 States of the Mind – Jagdishbhai’s class (1hr 27 mins) Audio only

  

Wednesday 18th August - Hindi Talk – 7.00 – 8.00 pm on Webcast

Or For Hindi only to connect to this, choose Live Event London channel on the BK webcast. (Translation also available)

 

स्नेह प्यार का त्यौहार - रक्षाबन्धन : Link of Love – The Bond of Protection

Speaker: Sister Sudha, Moscow, Russia

 

Thursday 19th August – Rakhi celebrations – Yoga Bhatthi for 3 evenings

6.30 – 8.30 – Raksha Bandhan celebrations

 

Friday 20th August – 6.30 – 8.30 – Raksha Bandhan celebrations

 

Saturday 21st August – 6.30 – 8.30 – Raksha Bandhan celebrations

 

Sunday 22nd August – Conducted Meditation - 7.00 – 8.00 pm 

Please also check out the events for the public on line at https://globalcooperationhouse.org 

 

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Time in London now

 

 

 

 

 

Raksha Bandhan greetings from Sudesh Didi, Sister Jayanti and the UK Family

15 August 2021

Click here to download the greetings.

 

What's ONLINE this week of August  at globalcooperationhouse.org

15 August 2021

 

 

News RE; The Fires in Turkey

10 August 2021

As you may have heard, several countries in Europe and in the Eastern Mediterranean region are ablaze with fires.

 

In Turkey’s south east and southern regions, there have been 240 forest fires which started at the end of July. They started in Antalya, the city in which we had 2 retreats for teachers from Europe and the Middle East, a few years ago.

 

Apparently, high temperatures and winds have been the cause for the start and rapid spread of these fires.

 

Almost 50 towns were affected by the fires. Many homes in villages and thousands of pine trees and wild animals in the forests have been burnt and killed.   The area of Marmaris, a major tourist destination and one of the biggest pine honey production hubs of the world was especially badly affected.

 

For the last 12 days, with planes, helicopters and the cooperation of many voluntary groups, there has been a real fight against the fire and 235 of the fires have been extinguished as of today, 09/08/2021; 5 fires still continue.

The whole country has been watching helplessly as these very popular and familiar areas have been ravaged. Very beautiful and green mountains have turned dark and  been completely burnt.  Experts say that the pine forest will regenerate itself in 1.5 to 2 years.

 

Baba's Centre in Antalya is fine and the whole BK family in Turkey has been having special collective Amrit Vela online to send peace and coolness to the country and to the world at this time of challenge.

 

 

 

 

What's ONLINE week of 2/8 at globalcooperationhouse.org

9 August 2021

 

 

GCH evening Webcasts - 9th - 15th August 2021

9 August 2021

Webcast link: https://webcast.bkwsu.eu/livelist/

Welcome to the evening webcasts for this week 9th – 15th August

 

Monday 9th August – An evening with Dadi Prakashmani

7.00 pm - Meditation

7.30 pm – Self Progress class – Dadi Prakashmani

 

Tuesday 10th August – An evening with Dadi Janki and Dadi Gulzar

7.00 pm Meditation

7.30 pm – Special Double Class by Dadi Janki & Dadi Gulzar (40 mins)

 

Wednesday 11th August - Hindi Talk – 7.00 – 8.00 pm on Webcast

 

Or For Hindi only to connect to this, choose Live Event London channel on the BK webcast. (Translation also available)

सच्ची आज़ादी - True Freedom

Speaker: Sister Priti, South London

 

Thursday 12th August – An evening with Dadi Gulzar

7.00 pm – Meditation

7.30 pm – Dharna class by Dadi Gulzar (24/03/2005) (42 mins)

 

Friday 13th August – Conducted Meditation - 7.00 – 8.00 pm

 

Saturday 14th August – An Evening with BapDada – 7.00 pm

30/11/2011 - At amrit vela, especially become an experienced embodiment of all powers and spread the sakaash of yoga into the atmosphere.  Keep your mind constantly busy. 

The call of the time is: May you be an intense effort-maker.

  

Sunday 15th August – World Meditation Hour – 6.30 – 7.30 pm

 

Please also check out the events for the public on line at https://globalcooperationhouse.org

View/hear webcasts

Time in London now

Best wishes
Webcast Team

 

 

 

 

GCH Webcast: Daily Webcasts for the BK family - 3rd - 8th Aug

8 August 2021

Om Shanti

Webcast link: https://webcast.bkwsu.eu/livelist/

Welcome to the evening webcasts for this week 3rd - 8th Aug.

Tuesday 3rd August – An evening with Dadi Chandramani

7.00 pm - Meditation

7.30 pm – Dadi Chandramani sharing about 14 years of Tapasya (Hindi with translation provided – 55 mins)

Wednesday 4th August - Hindi Talk – 7.00 – 8.00 pm on Webcast

For Hindi only, choose Live Event London channel on the BK webcast. (Translation also available)

ईश्वरीय मित्रता - Divine Friendship
Speaker: Sister Gopi Patel, London

Thursday 5th August – An evening with Mama
7.00 pm – Meditation  
7.30 pm – New Animation Movie – The story of Surrender to perfection (45 mins) (Hindi with translation provided)

Friday 6th August – Conducted Meditation - 7.00 – 8.00 pm

Saturday 7th August – An Evening with BapDada – 7.00 pm

24/02/88 - The way to increase the blessings you receive from the Bestower of Blessings.

Sunday 8th August

7.15 am - Class by Sister Sudesh
7.00 - 8.00 pm - Conducted meditation
Please also check out the events for the public on line at https://globalcooperationhouse.org

View/hear webcasts

Time in London now

Best wishes
Webcast Team

 

 

News from Greece Regarding the Fires

8 August 2021

Dear Divine Family,

As you may have heard, many countries in the Balkans and in the Eastern Mediterranean region are ablaze with fires. In Attica, but also in many parts of Greece, towns and villages are being evacuated. The 10-day heatwave with temperatures of 40 -- 45 C (104 – 113 F) has burned thousands of acres of forests, hundreds of houses and businesses. The alerts have saved lives, but otherwise the scenes we are watching are just what Baba has been describing and preparing us for.  

We are all fine under Baba’s protection and our Divine family’s good wishes. Thank you all for the loving concern and the powerful vibrations we feel are coming our way. The scenes of the Drama of the end times are here.

With lots of love in Baba’s sweet remembrance,

The Greek Family

 

“Relationships with God”: A Surprising and Rewarding Adventure Event this Sunday, August 8

7 August 2021

“Relationships with God”: A Surprising and Rewarding Adventure Event this Sunday, 8th August

 

Faculty : BK Judy Johnson ( Consultant Facilitating Leadership and Organizational Development, with 24 Years of Raja Yoga Meditation with Brahma Kumaris)

 

Date : 8th August, 2021

Time:  2:00 PM – 4:00 PM BST (UK) , 6:30 AM – 8:30 AM IST (India)

 

Book to Receive Zoom Link: globalcooperationhouse.org 

Click HERE for Registration